Flos Sanctorum ”“ The manuscript 01 of the BCE-UnB ”“ in the classroom: possibilities of analysis

The University of Brasília (UnB) possesses a rare medieval manuscript in the Rare Books Section of its Central Library (BCE). This document, known as Flos Sanctorum, talks about the lives of saints in a Christian tradition. This article presents some possibilities of analysis of this manuscript that...

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Autor: Brochado, Cláudia Costa
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2019
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade de Brasília (UnB)
Repositorio:História, Histórias
Idioma:portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/26253
Acceso en línea:https://periodicos.unb.br/index.php/hh/article/view/26253
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Flos Sanctorum; Manuscritos Medievais da UnB. Santa Benedita. Santa Pelágia. Hagiografia.
Flos Sanctorum. Medieval Manuscripts of the UnB. St Benedita. St Pelagia. Hagiography.
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Sumario:The University of Brasília (UnB) possesses a rare medieval manuscript in the Rare Books Section of its Central Library (BCE). This document, known as Flos Sanctorum, talks about the lives of saints in a Christian tradition. This article presents some possibilities of analysis of this manuscript that are the result of my teaching experience towards to a better understanding of the Middle Ages. Through the exemplar lives of Christians, specially feminine characters ”“ as Benedita and Pelagia - it’s possible to examine some important aspects related to the representation of the Christian model. With respect to Benedita I will analyze two central narrative elements: the cell as a physical space of feminine protection and the matrimonial commitment. In relation to Pelagia I will present also two examples: the woman that has wealth and freedom and her purification process.